I haven’t had POCD intrusive thoughts in weeks (I did have a trigger which was the first time in months) and while I was having “me time” I got an intrusive thought of a kid and it was making me feel like I wasn’t anxious.. 😭😭😭 I only ever want to be with girls that are adults…
There are so many people out there that have this it's a fact we're not alone ..only the bravest most courageous seek to correct it . Many people suffer , twisted and sick with the shame guilt anger of just the thought , aberrant and unwanted , I know , I was that person . Children are hypersexualized by the media and marketing . The constant barrage of commercials and ads , not to mention social media leaves an imprint on our pysche , add pornography to the mix and eventually we become desensitized . The fact that you're aware of your condition and are actively engaged in correcting it (as am i ) should encourage you . Stand strong . When the thought arises , so what ? You got this. You know who you are and what you're about . correct yourself and move on . Anxiety is a primary factor in OCD. A good way to reduce the anxiety created by intrusive thoughts is by recognizing it . this puts you in control . You decide what thoughts are useful and which are not . I still have intrusive thoughts occasionally especially in the summer . It's just an abstract aberrant thought . I simply correct my thinking and move on.
I can relate started having pocd in April 2019 was good for late 2019 with a mini return in October/November but I went back to normal in 2020-2021 and just my luck I got it back recently in March 7 2022 I was having different subtypes of ocd in 2020-2021 but none have made me feel as miserable dreadful and made me cry like this one I absolutely hate this I wish I was having some different subtype of ocd
I hate it, sometimes I’m not so anxious about it because I know they’re just thoughts but the lack of anxiety gives me anxiety! Idk it makes things feel real, like it gets bad after I have “me time” because I don’t get aroused for a while and then I think “am I actually attracted to girls” and it’s all so confusing! But these thoughts will continue to come it’s just the anxiety from them and the way you interpret them changes! We got this!
You are not alone i thought i was over this went 5 months without havinng an intrusive thought then i was watching porn and im like what if they are under age even though it siad they were 18
POCD TW I was scrolling through Instagram and saw a picture of a little girl and suddenly I had the urge to kiss or touch her or something it scared me a lot and I started scrolling faster to get away from it BUT I felt a groinal response and it felt SO real like butterflies and twitching and itching and everything maybe even vaginal lubrication and I had the urge to masterbate and scrolled back to make sure I don’t desire this and I felt calmer when I didn’t feel anything looking at her again but I still feel anxious and kinda aroused during the day thinking back to the situation I don’t know what to do it feels so real the urges and everything ?
Hey everyone! I struggle with POCD and struggle severely with feelings and attractions towards children. It freaks me out and I get so worried and anxious about it. I just keep thinking it’s not normal to get innapropriate attractions towards children. And it’s not just thinking a child is cute because that’s normal but it’s like I get actual attractions or feelings towards kids and it’s the same kind of attractions and feelings I get towards people my age and I’m 19. I’m so scared and worried and I don’t know what to do!! I’m freaking out
I was watching this random tiktok on my fyp and this guy was comparing his art vs how how he looks or whatever. He is 15 and when he showed how he looked in real life I had a thought that was like 'damn that's how he looks??' and immediately after I thought 'he's 15 why would you think that' and im so anxious that's proof that im attracted to minors. I am 22 and I have never been attracted to a kid, nor have i ever considered dating or persuing a kid. Ive had POCD intrusive thoughts before but still, the pictures had his face covered and they looked like those aesthetic pinterest pictures people post, and i wasnt expecting that. I feel like vomiting but that thought felt so natural and im worried i meant it. Why would I have a thought like that?? I know we're 'not our thoughts' or whatever but that didn't feel like an intrusive thought and now I'm worried that was proof im attracted to a minor and that one of my worst fears is true. I'm also worried if I pass It off as an intrusive thought im in denial or making an excuse. Please help.
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